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Bahía Bustamante Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇦🇷Comodoro Rivadavia, AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Bahía Bustamante Lighthouse

The Bahía Bustamante lighthouse is a square skeletal tower standing 6 meters tall, situated atop a steep bluff approximately 400 meters south of the village of Bahía Bustamante. Originally intended to carry a daymark panel with red and white chevrons, this marking was absent in a 2008 photograph. The light emits a white flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 102 meters, with a geographic range of 25.1 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, although the tower itself is closed to visitors. The lighthouse is located in the Chubut region of Argentina.

Why it matters: The active light from Bahía Bustamante serves as a visual reference for local maritime traffic navigating the coastal waters near the village, aiding safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
102m
Geographic Range
25.1NM

Construction & History

Significant events: No daymark seen in 2008 photo by Jorge Luis Bilbao

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white chevrons

Structure: square skeletal tower supposedly carrying a daymark panel painted with red and white chevrons

Location

City
Comodoro Rivadavia
Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Region
Chubut
Sea Region
Located atop a steep bluff about 400 m south of the tiny village of Bahía Bustamante.
Latitude
-45.7789°
Longitude
-67.3797°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Caleta Cordoba(1.9 km)
Admiralty No.
G1096
NGA No.
19776
ARLHS No.
ARG-128
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bahía Bustamante Lighthouse at night?+
Bahía Bustamante displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bahía Bustamante Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bahía Bustamante Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Caleta Córdoba at 1.7 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Comodoro Rivadavia (5.8 NM SW), Caleta Olivia (39.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bahía Bustamante Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bahía Bustamante Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Bahía Bustamante Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bahía Bustamante Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.